3rd grade Math Teacher - IDEA Henry Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers help ensure students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The 3rd grade Math Teacher sets ambitious student achievement goals, builds student and family investment in reaching them, creates a strong learning environment, delivers rigorous instruction, assesses mastery, tracks progress, analyzes data, and adjusts instruction to meet student needs. The role implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; third-grade core subjects are state assessed. Teachers submit lesson plans two weeks in advance, update the gradebook weekly, and communicate student progress to students and families each week. They establish consistent behavior management, contribute to a positive school culture, and build respectful relationships with students and families. The role includes tutoring, school duties and meetings, professional learning, and a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week. Additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned based on scholar needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must possess appropriate Reading Academies certification under TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain the relevant Texas training within required timelines.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.

Nice To Haves

High content-area proficiency demonstrated through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.
Bilingual certification.
Content and ESL certification.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate each student’s progress with the student and family weekly.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear, consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of classroom community.
Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with students and families.
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet students’ needs.
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Work a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Complete additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when assigned based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each, and additional performance-based compensation.